Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

Psychoanalytic and behaviors

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Elements of both the psychoanalytic and behaviorist theories 1 in modern approaches to personality Advances in neuroscience have begun to 2 the gap between biochemistry and behavior, but there is still a great deal that needs to be explained. Without a consistent understanding of personality, how can we begin to 3 risk takers? If we cannot, we will be unable to 4 their genes with those of others.

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PromptText up to 80 words
Time to answerNot set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes)
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Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 2: Reading, checked 9 October 2026.